Meal Prep for Fat Loss Success!

Missing meals or eating junk will hinder your fat loss goals.  There is no way around this fact. Therefore, it is extremely important that your food is handy and ready for the week ahead.

The quality of food we desire to ingest is not typically drive thru available or found in the frozen dinner section of our local grocery store.  So we must pre – prepare our foods for the week.  This is called meal prep! 

Pre- cook your meat proteins for the week and put half in the freezer.  Grill, bake, broil, or prepare on the stove your favorite lean protein selections.  If you will be home for dinner or any meal that you want hot, by all means enjoy it fresh! By cooking enough for the week and putting half in the freezer you will always be protein prepared.

​You may choose to prepare them less often to have more fresh if your time allows, maybe you grill dinner every night and can prepare enough for your lunch the next day, that is great! Don’t ever be in a position that you are without.  I like the idea of back up here for sure.

However you find it easiest for your lifestyle, always have proteins available!  You can freeze prepared meats confidently for 2 months and still maintain the quality. CAUTION: Do not eat meats after three to four days in fridge.  Trust me on that one!  

Gather your fruits and veggies for the next few days.   You will have to go to the grocery store, farmers market, or local produce stand twice a week unless you have a garden in your back yard to get fresh veggies.  Purchase frozen fruits and veggies when needed.  Whatever you do, do not miss your daily dose of cancer- fighting, free-radical-destroying, acid – neutralizing, micro-nutrient rich power!  

Have these handy to add to each meal, whether you are adding it to a travel container or your plate at home, make it easy and accessible.  If you need to pre – chop and measure your veggies a few days before to fit your busy schedule, then do! Store them separately and add to the meal that day.

Along with your fruits and veggies,  complex carbohydrates are good in the fridge 3-4 days. This is oatmeal, beans, quinoa, brown or wild rice, sweet potatoes, etc.  Make a big batch and divide among your meals accordingly.  Add them to your meal the day you will be consuming them, do not store with your protein. 

If your nutrition program calls for supplements, be sure you have a week supply available.  If you are running low, restock! 

Not sure what you are suppose to be eating?  Find your Individual Nutrition Needs here. 
As always I'm here to help! If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask!

Sincerely,

Cassandra Gann
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